FIESTA RICE SALAD
Another lunch box favorite of mine. From Beverly Mills & Alicia Ross of "Desperation Dinners."
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Brown Rice
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
- Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
- Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
- Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
- Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
- Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
- Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
- Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
- NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.
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Riya Ahmed
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish.
Waqar Solangi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Hashendra Fernando
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect summer dish.
andre KALENZI
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Brandy Ramirez
[email protected]This is the best rice salad I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
md shubo
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Sergio Sanchez
[email protected]This salad is so colorful and festive! It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.
John Zabala
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
M Mudassar Ali
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Sabine Paul
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this one is a game-changer! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Simran Khanal
[email protected]This is my new go-to summer salad! It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.
Godfrey Same
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.
SM Zeus
[email protected]This fiesta rice salad was a huge hit at our Cinco de Mayo party! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.